Mental Health Research

An Anne Arundel County senator defended some forms of a therapy designed to change a child’s sexuality as the Senate voted Tuesday to advance a bill that would bar licensed medical professionals from performing the discredited practice.

State Sen. Bryan Simonaire, R-Pasadena, argued the state doesn’t have any business telling consenting children and parents what therapy to undergo.

He said therapy shouldn’t be abusive or coercive — such as electroshock therapy — but shouldn’t limit a child who wants to talk to their religious counselor or health care professional about gay, lesbian, transgender or other related feelings.

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